May 2, 2017
Vintage Modern Girl Names: Margot or Juliet?
Where’s the middle ground between mainstream favorites like Olivia and Ava and vintage picks like Dorothy and Cora?
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Apr 18, 2017
Sweet Southern Girl Names
The Name Sage offers some sweet Southern choices -- Georgia, Delia and Clementine.
Apr 11, 2017
Science-Inspired Surname Names
Seeking a science-oriented surname for a third son. Look at Abby’s suggestions and join the poll.
Apr 4, 2017
Classic but Rare Girls Names: Ada, Liza, and Lena
Some neglected classic girl names ready for a comeback–Ivy, Liza, June–and Mary.
Mar 28, 2017
Traditional Boy Names: Frank, Walter, and George
The Name Sage helps this mom-to-be find a boy’s name that’s traditional but without a hint of trendiness.
Mar 21, 2017
Strong, Feminine, Uncommon Girl Names
The Name Sage offers her suggestions for the sister of Dash and Rory. What are yours?
Mar 8, 2017
Can Good Books Ruin a Great Baby Name?
Can baby names be tied too tightly to book and movie character names? The Name Sage weighs in.
Feb 28, 2017
Girls Baby Names: Fresh Possibilities
The Name Sage’s suggestions for a first daughter, looking for names in the key of Waverly and Ainsley.
Feb 21, 2017
Rule-Breaking Baby Names
You might be slightly surprised by the Name Sage’s advice this week. What do you think of Julia’s choice of Jay for a girl??
Feb 14, 2017
Boy Baby Names: Gone to the Dogs?
Baby and dog names are almost interchangeable these days. This writer is wondering if Murphy is too canine for her son. Tell us what you think on the poll.
Feb 7, 2017
Creative Girl Names for Clementine’s Sister
Needed: A name for the sister of Clementine Jay. Should it be a family name or a fresher choice? Take the poll and tell us what you think!
Jan 31, 2017
Vintage Boy Names: What to call Cora’s Brother?
Is the best boy name for Cora’s brother already on their list? The Name Sage considers the options, now it’s your turn to take the poll.
Jan 17, 2017
Family Names: Yes, No, or It Depends?
This dad is pushing for two names from his family’s side for their son, but Mom has reservations. Can the Name Sage help them find a compromise? But of course!
Jan 3, 2017
More Baby Names Needed for a Short Short List
This reader asks the Name Sage for suggestions in making her short list longer.
Dec 27, 2016
Boy Baby Names: More great choices for #5
The Name Sage contemplates the best names to go with big brothers Max, Cooper, Jack and Judson.
Dec 20, 2016
Top Ten Girl Names: Too Popular to use?
How popular is too popular to use? See ikf you agree with the Name Sage and take the poll.
Nov 22, 2016
To C or Not to C?
In pursuit of a girl name starting with C that will please both parents. Abby comes up with a perfect solution, but you can also vote in the poll.
Nov 15, 2016
Brother Names: Finding a Middle Ground
Sometimes compromising on a name isn’t as difficult as it might seem. Here’s the Name Sage in action, finding perfect name suggestions for Levi’s brother.
Nov 1, 2016
Is This Baby Name Too Popular?
When your favorite name is everybody’s favorite, do you move on or do you stick with it despite its popularity?
Oct 25, 2016
Can These Baby Namers Ever Agree?
Abby finds four ways to untie a couple who are miles apart in their naming styles.
Oct 18, 2016
Baby Name Theft?
What happens when two sisters love the same name–and one is pregnant and the other is not?
Oct 4, 2016
Compromise Girl Names: A Sister for Luella
Coralie? Cordelia? Ophelia? What would be the perfect name for Luella’s sister? The Name Sage offers her sage advice.
Sep 27, 2016
Baby Names: Solving the Popularity Puzzle
The Name Sage addresses the popularity puzzle, explaining how popular names aren’t as popular as you may think. Take the poll!
Sep 20, 2016
Unusual Baby Names: A search for the unique
The Name Sage offers suggestions to this mom seeking a unique name for Arliss’s sib–but there are lots of limitations.
Sep 6, 2016
Is Lucifer Off-Limits?
Here, the Name Sage encounters a name that she just can’t recommend, though she does offer more suitable suggestions. What names do you think have associations that make them unusable?